Biodiversity Remote-Sensing Postdoc: Synthesis Lead

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, in the Department of Geography, invites applications for a 16-month postdoctoral position in remote sensing of biodiversity through the BioSCape NASA-led campaign. The successful candidate will synthesize remote sensing and field datasets, scale biodiversity patterns, and contribute to translating science into decision-ready environmental insights.

The appointee will work under Prof.

Qualifications

• PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field by the start of appointment
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research with environmental, ecological, or geospatial datasets
• Knowledge of a programming language such as R and/or Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead scientific manuscripts and contribute to collaborative research products
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a large interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for cross-project integration and respond flexibly to emerging science questions as new products and findings become available.
• Conduct cross-cutting synthesis research across BioSCape’s projects, integrating derived products, manuscripts, and team outputs into cohesive scientific analyses.
• Lead the development of two synthesis manuscripts focused on mountain-to-ocean biodiversity patterns and processes.
• Work with conservation managers, policy professionals, and technical staff at partner organizations to help translate scientific outputs into decision-ready products relevant to environmental monitoring, conservation planning, and ecosystem management.
• Contribute to project coordination activities, including team meetings, reporting, communications, and organization of workshops or training events.

Skills

R

Python

Quantitative research

Scientific writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Ecology/Environmental Science/Geography

Tools

Git

QGIS

Open-source geospatial tools

R

Python

Job description

The University at Buffalo, in the Department of Geography, invites applications for a 16-month postdoctoral position in remote sensing of biodiversity through the BioSCape NASA-led campaign. The successful candidate will synthesize remote sensing and field datasets, scale biodiversity patterns, and contribute to translating science into decision-ready environmental insights.

The appointee will work under Prof.